Parallel Bible results for "proverbs 16:1-6"

Proverbs 16:1-6

1 The plans of the heart belong to humans, but an answer on the tongue comes from the LORD.

1 To humans belong the plans of the heart, but from the LORD comes the proper answer of the tongue.

2 A person thinks all his ways are pure, but the LORD weighs motives.

2 All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the LORD.

3 Entrust your efforts to the LORD, and your plans will succeed.

3 Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.

4 The LORD has made everything for his own purpose, even wicked people for the day of trouble.

4 The LORD works out everything to its proper end— even the wicked for a day of disaster.

5 Everyone with a conceited heart is disgusting to the LORD. Certainly, [such a person] will not go unpunished.

5 The LORD detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.

6 By mercy and faithfulness, peace is made with the LORD. By the fear of the LORD, evil is avoided.

6 Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD evil is avoided.